SOLUTION: x/2-x/5=3

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Question 784720: x/2-x/5=3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F2-x%2F5=3 Start with the given equation.


10%28x%2Fcross%282%29-x%2Fcross%285%29%29=10%283%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 10 to clear any fractions.


5x-2x=30 Distribute and multiply.


3x=30 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%2830%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=10 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=10